Masterworks of American avant-garde experimental film, 1920-1970

from the Blackhawk Films collection ; presented by Flicker Alley ; Film Preservation Associates, in association with Filmmakers Showcase present ; curated and annotated by Bruce Posner ; produced by David Shepard.

The majority of silent films in this collection feature new musical scores. -- taken from container.

Bonus features: 2k restoration of Manhatta with 2008 Slovak Sinfonietta orchestral score by Donald Sosin and 2013 music score by Henry Wolfe and Phil Carluzzo; 2k restoration of Ballet Mechanique with additional footage and George Antheil's 1925 percussive score for 16 player pianos and mechanical noises; previously unavailable, unique versions of Meshes of the afternoon, In the street, N.Y., N.Y. and Film that rises to the surface of clarified butter; additional films: "Sappho and Jerry. Parts 1-3", "Seasons ..." and "Ch'an"; 28 page booklet featuring essay by curator, filmmaker and historian Bruce Posner, as well as extensive notes on the new editions.